At a Glance
Median Income
$47,798
$27,420 per capita
Home Value
$232,400
Zillow: $495,501
Median Rent
$955/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
325/100K
1,626/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Parma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parma a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parma residents earn a median household income of $47,798 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,420. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,946 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parma is $232,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $495,501. Median rent is $955/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Parma reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,626/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Parma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parma has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population1,836
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,798
Per Capita$27,420
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$11,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
B+
Home Value$232,400
Rent$955
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$495,501
Housing Units737
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent325/100K
Property1,626/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault232/100K
Burglary186/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation2,238 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Parma was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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